02:33 - VIGJust sayin' I remember nikarg's Sodom review on the front page, that album was like 30 years old

02:27 - ScreamingSteelUSTechnically, Che's Manunkind review was too old to be featured on the front page. That was a special exception; usually, we prefer to keep our reviews within three-to-four months, with six months as an absolute cutoff.

02:14 - VIG@Radu Of course! I don't think it's too old to be featured on the front page. Look at Che's Manunkind review

00:09 - RaduPPublished a review for an album that's a bit too old to be featured on the front page, but you guys will read it, right? [link]

Ayreon - The Theory of EverythingIt's insanely progressive, it casts singers of every range and gender, and follows a beautiful story arc encompassed in Arjen's traditional Science Fiction and Folk sound

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Iron Maiden - Brave New WorldMaybe its' heretical, but modern Maiden is by far my favorite. Brave New World displays excellent musicianship as well as excellent lyricism. Flawlessly executed

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Evergrey - The Inner CirclePerhaps the most bleak and oppressive album, the concept and story combined with amazing production and Tom's pained vocals and lyrics are truly a dark beauty to behold.

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Obscure Sphinx - Void MotherSpastic, random, chaotic, yet well thought out. Dark, vague atmospheres hover above you as bipolar music varies from crushing you to lulling you to sleep.

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Nevermore - This Godless EndeavorA riff-machine, brutal and unrelenting. Warrel is at his best here vocally and lyrically, simply a triumph of Modern Metal in ever facet.

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Nightwish - WishmasterA classic, the melancholy and beauty of this album is so unique and Tarja's amazing voice will bring tears to your eyes.

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Epica - The Divine ConspiracyA bombastic album full of destructive riffs, soaring vocals from Simone and pummeling growls from Mark. Some extreme nostalgia will forever be in here for me.

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Blind Guardian - A Night at the OperaThe most uniquely produced album...Maybe ever for me. It's so colorful, and every member is firing on all cylinders. 1000 layers meshed into perfection.

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Sybreed - God is an AutomatonDark, heavy, and smart. The last album by Industrial sci-fi Titans Sybreed is their best and most concentrated effort. Nary a single song is weak.

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Opeth - Still LifeAn excellent balance of Progressive, Death, and even Black tendencies. Superbly written with a great concept behind Mikael's writing